Cheapest exchange to buy Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the most-traded crypto asset, and because it's so liquid the bid/ask spread is tight on almost every venue — which means the trading fee is the cost that actually separates exchanges. Here are the major venues ranked by published spot taker fee, cheapest first.
Lowest BTC spot fees, ranked
| # | Exchange | Maker | Taker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000% | 0.000% | ||
| 2 | 0.000% | 0.050% | Open account | |
| 3 | 0.050% | 0.050% | ||
| 4 | 0.020% | 0.050% | ||
| 5 | 0.040% | 0.070% | Open account | |
| 6 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 7 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 8 | 0.080% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 9 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 10 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 11 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 12 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 13 | 0.100% | 0.120% | ||
| 14 | 0.200% | 0.200% | Open account | |
| 15 | 0.200% | 0.200% | ||
| 16 | 0.200% | 0.200% | ||
| 17 | 0.150% | 0.250% | ||
| 18 | 0.250% | 0.400% | ||
| 19 | 0.250% | 0.500% | ||
| 20 | 0.400% | 0.600% |
Published entry-tier spot rates; volume tiers and native-token discounts can lower these further.
Don't forget the withdrawal fee
If you're buying BTC to self-custody, the on-chain withdrawal fee matters as much as the trading fee — it varies by exchange and with network congestion. For frequent withdrawals it can dwarf a small trading-fee difference. See the hidden costs of crypto trading.
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FAQ
What is the cheapest exchange to buy Bitcoin?
For BTC spot, MEXC, Bitfinex and Backpack rank lowest on base taker fees; Coinbase Advanced and Kraken sit higher. Your cheapest depends on volume and order type — check the calculator.
Do Bitcoin withdrawal fees matter?
Yes — moving BTC on-chain costs a withdrawal fee that varies by exchange and congestion. If you withdraw often it can outweigh small trading-fee differences.